Serving 3 students in grades 6-10, High Desert Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Desert Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
High Desert Community Day's student population of 3 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Desert Community Day ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert Community Day is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Hispanic
33%
56%
White
67%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
33%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Community Day's ranking?
High Desert Community Day is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend High Desert Community Day?
3 students attend High Desert Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of High Desert Community Day students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does High Desert Community Day offer ?
High Desert Community Day offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is High Desert Community Day part of?
High Desert Community Day is part of Modoc Joint Unified School District.
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